Dental Assistants Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for dental assistants in the U.S. is $48,070 ($23.11 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $48,070
- Mean annual wage
- $50,200
- Median hourly wage
- $23.11
- Employment
- 387,790
387,790 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,130 | $17.85 |
| 25th percentile | $44,340 | $21.32 |
| Median (50th) | $48,070 | $23.11 |
| 75th percentile | $58,090 | $27.93 |
| 90th percentile | $62,250 | $29.93 |
Highest-paying states for dental assistants
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $65,270 | 5,980 |
| District of Columbia | $60,580 | 630 |
| Maine | $60,070 | 1,550 |
| New Hampshire | $59,530 | 1,600 |
| Oregon | $59,490 | 5,930 |
| Washington | $58,090 | 13,050 |
| Massachusetts | $57,980 | 9,680 |
| North Dakota | $57,770 | 860 |
| Alaska | $57,710 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $56,850 | 3,840 |
Lowest-paying states
- Utah: $37,760 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $37,960 median annual wage
- Alabama: $39,080 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $39,160 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $42,830 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,800
- Nursing Assistants$42,260
- Medical Assistants$45,690
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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